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SL56 VTK

2006 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

61,755 mi
Last recorded61,755 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda MX-554,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 VTK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 61,755 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 59,607 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 59,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 58,308 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 57,573 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 56,757 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 56,069 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 55,166 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 53,491 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 51,379 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 49,838 miles

Offside Rear tyre slow puncture

all four brake discs heavily corroded on surface areas

Fail 7 Sep 2016 49,838 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear tyre slow puncture

all four brake discs heavily corroded on surface areas

Pass 31 Jul 2015 39,308 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 39,308 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/r brake disc is heavily corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2014 31,163 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 23,395 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 21,847 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 21,847 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 19,620 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 19,620 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 17,417 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 17,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 15,454 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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SL56 VTK is a 2006 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2006 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 54,492 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL56 VTK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL56 VTK registered?

SL56 VTK is a 2006 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is SL56 VTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL56 VTK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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